Missing Venice woman's body found in pond

Published: Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 6:40 a.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 6:40 a.m.

VENICE - The body of a missing 67-year-old woman was found in a pond near her home, says the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

Patricia Carbella was reported missing from the Monterey Apartments in Venice last night.

Neighbors had last seen Carbella on Wednesday. Her brother reported her missing at 7:15 p.m. Friday after arriving at her home and realizing her purse and keys were there but her dogs were not being cared for, the Sheriff's Office said.

The medical examiner will determine the cause of death, although no foul play is expected, a news release stated.

Carabella, of the 1800 block of Falls of Venice Circle, had multiple medical conditions and used a wire shopping cart with wheels to help her walk.

Sarasota County K-9 Search and Rescue assisted in the effort to locate Carbella.

<p><em>VENICE</em> - The body of a missing 67-year-old woman was found in a pond near her home, says the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.</p><p>Patricia Carbella was reported missing from the Monterey Apartments in Venice last night. </p><p>Neighbors had last seen Carbella on Wednesday. Her brother reported her missing at 7:15 p.m. Friday after arriving at her home and realizing her purse and keys were there but her dogs were not being cared for, the Sheriff's Office said. </p><p>The medical examiner will determine the cause of death, although no foul play is expected, a news release stated.</p><p>Carabella, of the 1800 block of Falls of Venice Circle, had multiple medical conditions and used a wire shopping cart with wheels to help her walk.</p><p>Sarasota County K-9 Search and Rescue assisted in the effort to locate Carbella.</p>